Labor Relations and Union Rights

The video tutorial provides an overview of labor law history in the US, highlighting unsafe working conditions during industrialization and the rise of labor unions. It discusses major labor conflicts like the Homestead and Pullman Strikes, leading to government intervention. The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 is introduced, establishing labor rights and the National Labor Relations Board to enforce them. The video also covers employer restrictions under the NLRA, ensuring fair treatment of unionized workers.

What was one of the main reasons for the rise of labor unions in the US during the 19th and 20th centuries?

• To support business owners' interests

• To promote child labor

• To advocate for safer workplaces and fair wages

• To increase the number of working hours

Which act made it possible to legally prosecute unions for organizing strikes?

• The Wagner Act

• The National Labor Relations Act

• The Sherman and Clayton Acts

• The Fair Labor Standards Act

What was the outcome of the Pullman Strike?

• The government sided with the workers and no one was harmed

• The strike led to the immediate passing of the NLRA

• President Cleveland deployed troops, resulting in deaths

• The strike was peacefully resolved with higher wages

What significant action did President Theodore Roosevelt take during the coal workers' strike?

• He abolished labor unions

• He threatened to take federal control of the mines

• He ignored the strike

• He supported the mine owners

What is the primary purpose of the National Labor Relations Act?

• To eliminate labor unions

• To standardize and regulate union formation and labor relations

• To increase working hours

• To support only government employees

Which agency was created by the National Labor Relations Act to oversee labor law enforcement?

• National Labor Relations Board

• Department of Labor

• Federal Trade Commission

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

What rights does Section 7 of the NLRA guarantee to workers?

• The right to work without pay

• The right to form, join, or assist labor unions

• The right to work unlimited hours

• The right to be promoted without merit

What is prohibited under the employer restrictions of the NLRA?

• Employers can favor unionized employees

• Employers can lockout employees for supporting unionization

• Employers can promote union discussions

• Employers can provide bonuses to non-unionized employees

What must employers and hired union avoidance professionals do under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act?

• Ignore union activities

• Report their activities to the office of labor management standards

• Provide bonuses to unionized employees

• Promote unionization

What can a union do if a workplace labor organization campaign is successful?

• Disband immediately

• Petition the National Labor Relations Board for certification

• Ignore the results

• Request more funding from the government